Contend for Malaysia

(excerpt from inquirer.net)

Malaysian bloggers, journalists brace for wider crackdown

AT least two bloggers, a journalist, and one opposition politician were arrested under Malaysia’s Internal Security Act (ISA) on September 12 in what media and activists are afraid may be the start of a wider crackdown ahead of an anticipated opposition push to gain control of parliament next week, the Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) said.

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I humbly ask that you guys stand with me in prayer for my nation. Regardless of your nationality. 

And to Eklektos, it's time to wedge your knees into the ground.

The Malaysian ruling party Barisan National appears threatened by the opposition which has now been given a stronger voice than ever before from recent controversies. There are now rising fears that more arrests are being planned by the ISA and that these 4 detainees are only part of a much wider crackdown campaign. The disturbing resemblance to the incidences that led up to Operasi Lalang back in 1987 when many politicians, activists, academics were detained does give ground to these fears. Following a threat by the government last week to suspend 3 Malaysian newspapers (one of which is published by the opposition), now the arrest of these 4 persons add to the political and racial tension building up in Malaysia since the March elections, and stirs an unrest amongst the people.

We need to pray for Malaysia.

For justice, righteousness, truth.

"...Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment?...Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?" says the LORD. --- Isa 66:8-9

To those of you interceding for Malaysia faithfully, do not doubt that the Lord hears, He will be true to His word and will not stop halfway through delivery.

Return to Him, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Rend your hearts and not your garments

Contend for revival and transformation!

Contend for justice, righteousness, truth.

Contend for Malaysia.